See the listings below for more information and to register:
Summer Splash Orientation Saturday, August 11, 2012 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, August 27 - Webinar 4pm-6pm PST -Register-
Monday, September 24 - Webinar 4pm-6pm PST -Register-
Congratulations on your choice to undertake this exciting, relevant professional development journey. Like surfing, the NBCT process is challenging and rewarding. Whether you are a full, TAKE ONE , or undecided candidate, or if you just want to learn what this process is all about, we invite you to “splash down” with us and learn how to navigate and use the NBCT tools to shape your success.
Evidence-Based Support Provider Training: Add a Level of Distinction to Your Work in Providing Support to Candidates (Part One) Saturday, September 8, 2012 - Webinar 10-11:30m-Register-
This training is for our National Board Certified Teachers who have been trained and are serving as Candidate Support Providers. We will explore ways to enhance the support provided to our National Board and Take One! candidates by utilizing online tools to provide feedback and connect with candidates anywhere in the country. We will also share information about providing support to pre-service candidates through our Distinguished Preparation Pathway.
Writing About Accomplished Teaching Saturday, September 15, 2012 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, October 1, 2012 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register-
This first in our series of support meetings, both at our La Jolla National University headquarters and also via webinar, will include a brief review of the process of National Board Certification covered during our Splash Orientation and will explore the three types of writing that candidates will engage in: descriptive, analytical, and reflective. (If you need an in-depth overview of the process, be sure to attend our Splash Orientation).
Evidence-Based Support Provider Training: Add a Level of Distinction to Your Work in Providing Support to Candidates (Part Two) Saturday, October 6, 2012 - La Jolla, California 10am-1pm Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP- (*A live feed will also be available for CSPs who are unable to travel to La Jolla)
This training is for our National Board Certified Teachers who have been trained and are serving as Candidate Support Providers. We will explore ways to enhance the support provided to our National Board and Take One! candidates by utilizing tools, such as the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching and the Evaluation of Evidence Guide, to provide consistent, evidence-based, high quality feedback.
Your Work as a Learner, Leader/Collaborator and as a Member of a Learning Community Saturday, October 13, 2012 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, October 22, 2012 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register-
This second series will involve helping attendees deeply engage with the National Board Entry 4 portfolio tools and will focus on you reflecting on your work as a leader/collaborator and a learner over the last five years and how that work impacted student achievement. We will also engage in discourse and map out individualized plans for how you might more deeply engage with families and families, and school/district community to more deeply benefit all stakeholders and in effect, benefit students.
Evidence-Based Instruction Saturday, November 17, 2012 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, November 19, 2012 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register-
This workshop series will focus on engaging in discourse and sharing ideas on the topic of evidence-based instruction and how it relates to the National Board Certification tools and deeper impact on student learning.
Effective Small and Whole Group Instruction: Fairness, Equity and Access Saturday, December 08, 2012 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, December 10, 2012 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register-
This workshop series will involve deep work in effective small group and whole group instruction that ensures fairness, equity, and access. It will also include tips on videotaping related to the portfolios that require this as evidence of effective instruction, and analysis and reflection of practice as related to impact on student achievement.
Effective Formative and Summative Measures as a Means of Informing Instruction Saturday, January 12, 2013 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, January 14, 2013 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register-
This workshop series will focus on discourse and collaboration around the use of effective formative and summative measures as a means of informing instruction and improving student learning.
Candidate Support Meetings Saturday, January 26, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, February 09, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, February 23, 2013 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
This series of meetings will focus on customized small support according certificate area and will include collaboration on portfolio entries and video analysis with National Board Certified Teachers as facilitators.
Candidate Support by Appointment Saturday, March 02, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, March 09, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, March 16, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, March 23, 2013 – La Jolla California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
This series will focus on individual collaboration on portfolio entries and video analysis with National Board Certified Teachers as facilitators and is by appointment only. To arrange an appointment, contact: bmiller@nu.edu
Finalizing Your Portfolio Entries Monday, March 11, 2013 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register-
This webinar is designed to help candidates make final revisions to portfolio entries. It will explore using the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching to evaluate the unity and coherence of your portfolio entries, along with some important questions to consider regarding your assessment-based, video-based, and documented accomplishment entries.
Packing Party Saturday, March 30, 2013 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
This event will offer support in assembling the portfolio portion of the National Board assessment.
Retake and Take-One Appointments Saturday, April 13, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, April 20, 2013 – La Jolla, California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
Monday, March 30, 2013 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST -Register- This series will focus on individual collaboration on portfolio entries and video analysis with National Board Certified Teachers as facilitators and is by appointment only. To arrange an appointment, contact: bmiller@nu.edu
Preparing for the Assessment Center Monday, April 22, 2013 – Webinar 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST
Saturday, April 27, 2013 – La Jolla, California (Take One Packing Party as well). Saturday, May 04, 2013 – La Jolla, California Saturday, May 11, 2013 – La Jolla, California Additional Preparing for the Assessment Center Meetings will be announced as needed. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST -Email Bonnie Miller to RSVP-
The Preparing for Assessment Center workshop series will begin with an overview of the process and expectations for this portion of the National Board assessment process. National Board Certified Teachers will share their experiences for this half-day computerized assessment process. The day will continue with collaboration and discussion on strategies and resources candidates can use to prepare for this assessment. The day will culminate with helping individual candidates with gathering resources toward this end and in mapping out a plan for how to proceed. Additional support meetings will allow for candidates to collaborate together, or work individually, on gathering resources and continued study.
